CCCU Awards

Champion of Higher Education Award

The Champion of Higher Education Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated strategic vision and unparalleled dedication to the field of higher education.

2022 Ted Mitchell
2020 Chant Thompson
2019 Michael Galligan-Stierle
2019 David L. Warren

Champion of Vision Award

The Champion of Vision Award is presented to individuals who have championed partnerships to promote the flourishing of CCCU institutions and their surrounding communities.

2023 Darren Campbell
2019 Karen Buchwald Wright

John R. Dellenback Global Leadership Award

The John R. Dellenback Global Leadership Award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Christian higher education through scholarship, writing, and public influence.

2024 Andy Crouch
2020 Leith Anderson
2018 David S. Dockery
2016 Karen A. Longman
2013 Os Guinness
2011 Miroslav Volf
2010 Robert & Alice Evans
2006 Alister McGrath

Mark O. Hatfield Leadership Award

The Mark O. Hatfield Leadership Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated uncommon leadership that reflects the values of Christian higher education. The award was established in 1997 in honor of Senator Hatfield, a longtime supporter of the Council.

2023 David Brooks
2020 Senator Ben Sasse– Honored & Presented Award during 2022 International Forum
2019 Barry C. Black
2017 Michael Cromartie
2015 William P. Robinson
2013 Congressman Tim Walberg
2012 Nicholas Thomas Wright
2011 George Marsden
2010 John M. Perkins
2009 James I. Packer
2008 Vonette Bright
2007 Ambassador Tony Hall
2006 Rick and Kay Warren
2005 Ted W. Engstrom
2004 Benjamin S. Carson
2003 Harold L. Myra & Paul D. Robbins
2002 Gloria Gaither
2001 Charles Colson, Millard & Linda Fuller
2000 Carl F. H. Henry
1999 Billy Graham
1998 Arthur Holmes
1997 Mark O. Hatfield

Racial Harmony Award

The Robert and Susan Andringa Award for Advancing Racial Harmony celebrated the achievements of CCCU campuses in making progress in the areas of diversity, racial harmony, and reconciliation from 2000-2013. Beginning in 2015, the Racial Harmony Award has been used to support diversity conferences and gatherings on CCCU campuses.

2013 Warner Pacific College
2012 Huntington University
2011 Azusa Pacific University
2010 North Park University
2009 Bethel University
2008 Whitworth University
2007 Biola University
2006 Abilene Christian University &  Trinity International University
2005 Gordon College
2004 Belhaven University
2003 Spring Arbor University
2002 Campbellsville University & Oral Roberts University
2001 Calvin College & Nyack College
2000 Goshen College

Philanthropy Award

The Philanthropy Award is presented to individuals who have made significant philanthropic contributions to the work of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities and its membership.

2018 America’s Christian Credit Union
2016 Bill & Judy Pollard
2012 The Green Family
2010 CIOS Foundation
2007 Walter & Darlene Hansen
2006 John Templeton Foundation
2005 The Mustard Seed Foundation
2004 Roberta Green Ahmanson
2003 Russell G. Mawby
2002 Ava Memmen
2001 John & Louise Bennett Memorial

Young Alumni Award

The Young Alumni Award is presented to individuals who have graduated within the last 10 years and have achieved uncommon leadership or success in a way that reflects the values of Christian higher education. Nominations for the 2024 Young Alumni Award are now closed. Information for next year’s award will be updated here in the future.

2024 Lindy Cleveland, Samford University
2023 Wendy Gomez Matamoros, Dordt University
2022 Kelsi Deel Franco, Lee University
2021 Emmanuel McNeely, Palm Beach Atlantic University
2020 Graham Smith, Wheaton College
2019 Jacob Atem, Spring Arbor University
2018 Angie Thomas, Belhaven University
2017 Felipe Silva, Northwestern College
2016 Steven Grudda, Houghton College